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Taco Bell is hearing the public's outrage about the recent cyclosporiasis outbreak as loud and clear as a bell ... and now they've been named as a defendant in at least three new lawsuits.

The fast-food chain is being sued by multiple people in connection with the recent outbreak of a parasite that causes explosive diarrhea ... including one man who claims he was admitted to a hospital after coming down with some severe symptoms following a meal at Taco Bell.

A 27-year military veteran named David Ott -- who is being represented by respected law firm Ron Simon & Associates -- claims he purchased and ate some Taco Supremes from an Ohio Taco Bell on June 18 and June 20 ... and, a couple days after, he experienced abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea, and more.

Driving to the stadium is sooo the 2022 World Cup!

If you've got a spare milly burning a hole in your pocket, and you're interested in travelling and partying in style, Medium Rare is selling the most ridiculous 7-figure World Cup party package we've seen!

You and nine of your closest (very rich) friends get access to Sports Illustrated S.I. Beyond The Pitch at Cipriani Wall Street on Saturday -- a party hosted by none other than 50 Cent and Diplo -- the night before the big game.

Don't consume too many adult beverages, 'cause Sunday's a big day.

Milania Giudice's sense of humor wasn't dampened by the handcuffs on her wrists or her surroundings in the back of a cop car ... because she still managed to laugh at something during her assault arrest ... and it's all on video.

The Montville Township Police Department on Friday released footage from Milania's May arrest in New Jersey ... she's in the back of a squad car, with her hands cuffed behind her back when all of a sudden she smiles wide and laughs.

The door is open and the officers are standing just outside ... and Milania is talking to them with a grin and chuckle.

Noah Alexander Gerry -- a star on the hit show "Station 19" -- has been arrested ... TMZ has learned.

According to online booking records, Noah was taken into custody in Burbank on Monday and booked on two charges ... damage/vandalism of a property exceeding $400 and possession of graffiti tools. He was released without bail.

A rep for the actor told TMZ, "I don't know the specifics of this incident, but I will go on record to say that over many years representing Noah, I have known him to be an amazing human being; kind, mindful, responsible and very talented as an actor and as an artist."

In addition to his work on "Station 19," Noah has a variety of acting credits over the last 15 years ... appearing on shows like Disney's "A.N.T. Farm" and the Nickelodeon show "Henry Danger" before grabbing a long-running role in "The Young and the Restless" and a few appearances on "Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin."

Kai Cenat is being dragged to court by a man who claims the famous streamer's security guard beat him up for no reason.

According to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, a man named Dustin Batista is going after Kai and his well-known bodyguard Lamont Gilbert aka Cuddy ... claiming he caught an epic beatdown at the 2025 Dominican Day Parade in New York after coming across Kai and Gilbert.

Batista claims Gilbert "struck, punched, and assaulted" him while acting as Kai's security guard.

Popular lifestyle and fashion influencer Nara Smith has some good news on her toddler's cancer battle ... she says her daughter is in remission.

Nara shared the positive health update in a social media post Friday... thanking everyone for their support ... and explaining she wanted to share the news about 2-year-old Whimsy Lou sooner, but had to be cautious.

Nara says ... "Lucky and I have been going through this and processing it for the last eight months, and we were debating on even sharing such a private part of our life. Now that she's finally in remission, it felt like I could find the words to share.”

Tragedy in Southern California ... police say a 2-year-old boy fatally shot himself after finding a gun hidden between two couch cushions ... and now his mother is under arrest.

The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department says the shooting happened Thursday at a residence in Highland ... deputies arrived at the location and began life-saving efforts, but the child was pronounced dead after being rushed to a hospital.

Law enforcement says the boy's mother, 20-year-old Jamaria Cobb, and her 52-year-old boyfriend, Armand Bright, were inside the home when the fatal shot rang out ... and they've both been arrested on felony child abuse charges and are being held on $1.35 million bail.

While D4vd sits behind bars awaiting trial for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas, a new alleged song of his quietly dropped on Spotify ... but it's unclear if he has any involvement.

The track, titled "MARCESCENCE," was taken down after about 8 hours Thursday, data shows. It's no longer playable on the song's page, but the artwork shows D4vd holding a camera in a bathroom mirror.

TMZ has learned there was also a music video for the song on Spotify, but it was ultimately archived. However, a D4vd archive account managed to post it on YouTube.

Andrew Truelove -- the alleged "TODAY" show intruder -- got to live out one of his dreams when he called Craig Melvin the n-word ... at least according to cops, who claim he told folks that was on his bucket list.

NYPD released a narrative based on conversations with a couple of people who say they were there ... and one person told them they saw Truelove walk into the 30 Rock lobby and follow an employee into a restricted area of the building.

Another individual -- also anonymous, though it appears to be Craig -- says they saw a defendant at the bottom of a stairwell ... who yelled out their name and then asked for Al Roker.

Officers say they've been informed Truelove "proceeded to take steps toward Informant 2 and stated in substance, you're a n*****. I am informed by Informant 2 that the defendant's conduct made him fear for his safety."

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Folks down in Central America had their morning disrupted when a massive earthquake rocked the region's western coast ... and it was BIG.

The United States Geological Survey announced a magnitude-7.4 earthquake hit off the coast of southern Mexico near the country's border with Guatemala just before 8 AM PT Friday. The quake triggered a tsunami warning.

The magnitude may change slightly as the USGS continues to review the data ... but anything over 7 is pretty big.

The quake is reportedly affecting three countries ... Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Brenda Fricker, the Oscar-winning actress who is best known to so many fans as the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," has died ... TMZ has confirmed.

Her agent, Phil Belfield, tells TMZ ... Fricker passed away peacefully Thursday night in Dublin, after a period of ill health.

He says ... "We will never see her like again and the world is lesser for the lack of her. I was honored to know, love and work with her and she will always have a place in my heart and in the heart of so many film and TV fans the world over."

'FBoy Island' alum Casey Johnson is officially leaving the dating game behind ... marrying influencer Shay Sullivan in a stunning wedding at a castle in Italy ... TMZ has learned.

The couple tied the knot at Castello di Celsa in Tuscany on Tuesday, surrounded by over 40 family and friends.

Shay made the most of the picturesque setting with multiple bridal looks ... first posing in a glamorous white halter gown featuring sculpted pleats, a plunging neckline, a matching headscarf, oversized sunglasses, and a white handbag.

She later changed into a dramatic strapless ball gown with an intricately embellished corset bodice and a sweeping skirt for the ceremony.

The "Today" show intruder suspect is a conspiracy theorist with a lengthy rap sheet ... which includes doing hard time for vandalizing multiple Sandy Hook Elementary School memorials.

Andrew Truelove -- who's been charged with several crimes connected to Thursday's scary incident involving Craig Melvin and Al Roker -- spent years behind bars after he copped to stealing signs memorializing victims of the deadly school shooting.

The transient suspect is a hardcore Sandy Hook conspiracy nut ... and the Los Angeles Times reported that was his motivation when, in 2014, he traveled to playgrounds in New Jersey and Connecticut to steal the memorial signs.

Conor McGregor is clearing the air on his UFC 329 injury ... shutting down all the talk he was already dealing with something before the fight -- but once he's healthy, he wants to complete the trilogy with Max Holloway.

Notorious went on a bit of an X spree on Friday ... where he directly spoke with fans about a number of topics surrounding last weekend's devastating collapse.

The biggest takeaway?? McGregor denied he was already hurt before stepping into the Octagon ... and explained what happened in one video that has been dissected by the masses -- his apparent struggle to take his shoes off before the bout.

Happy Friday! We're all getting a taste for the weekend today, just like this celeb is getting a taste for her bestie's tongue -- but can you guess which hottie's tonguing the other?

Focus up on the left ... she's a sexy model just like her mom ... and gives nepo babies a good rap because who cares what fortune you're born into when you look as good as that!

If you've been paying attention to her Instagram ... you'd know she spent last night with Hayes Warner. Yeah ... bet you wish you were one of these sexy gals, huh?